New Castle County property record for 7 E 42nd St, Wilmington, DE 19802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,755 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-144.00-199 |
| Primary APN | 06-144.00-199 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 510 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 7 E 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19802-2342 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PENNROSE |
| Legal Lot Number | 317A |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRANDYWINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10704 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2342 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage USAA FSB |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202124361 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024361 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 7 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2342 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210303-0025239 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 7 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2342 |
| Document Number | 0000024361 |
| Map Reference | MF 10217 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210301-0024361 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 7 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2342 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 7 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2342 |
| Document Number | 0000021944 |
| Map Reference | PL 10217 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190328-0021944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 E 42ND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19802-2342 |
| Document Number | 0000021948 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190328-0021948 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Brandywine School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,755.00 (+15.77%) | $225,700 (+432.31%) Land $41,200 Building $184,500 | |
| 2024 | $158,940 | ||
| 2023 | $1,516.00 | $42,400 Land $3,700 Building $38,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 668 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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